...admission for fall semester of 2014. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in the area of health science that would assist me in pursuing a medical career as a nurse. On the other hand, my career vision is to become a nurse anesthetist by obtaining a CRNA certification that requires also my completing a master’s degree in an accredited anesthesia program on top of having to complete a minimum of 2 years as a licensed RN beside nurse. This will enable me to organize and provide affordable health care to marginalized communities in the United States as well in 3rd World countries. . However, I am certain that if I do not complete my college degree I could never have the opportunity to achieve my career goals. After graduating from high school, I became certain that if I wanted to pursue a higher education but tough family situations and lack of financial support I was not able to pursue that. My father was the only earning member and being the oldest child I had to assist him in providing for my family and also supporting my sibling’s educational fees and needs. Immaterial of my age, I was persistent and determined to achieve my career aspirations. However, I would not be at this level without the support of my family. Being a husband and a father of three children, and a first generation college student the income is hardly sufficient to sustain living expenses. My daughter is currently pursuing her college degree and with two of us in college, any...
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...I attend Medgar Evers College, where I am pursuing an Associate Degree in Science after which I am planning to apply to the Nursing Program at Medgar Evers College. My educational aspirations include obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, which will guide me towards my path of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. As a result, I decided to become a nurse while watching my mother hopelessly ill, and I had to care for her. This decision has helped me to be empathetic to individuals, not just my family members. I am delighted in caring for people who are ill, especially when I put a smile on their faces. Hopefully, one day, I will return to my community and give back to individuals who are less fortunate and who do not have access to the medical assistance they need. I want to be an accomplished Nurse Practitioner, who will go to clinics and hospitals and establish free access to information regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), especially HIV, which causes much stigma against its victims. People need to know the methods of prevention, treatment and how to care for themselves and other individuals....
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...The Nursing School Struggle The journey to where I am today, in nursing school at South University, has not been an easy one. It started at The University of South Carolina-Columbia campus. They have an upper division, where clinicals take place, and lower division that every admit starts in their freshman year. In lower division you have to take certain general education courses and introductory nursing classes before applying for upper division the fall of your sophomore year. The only criterion for the upper division is your GPA and only the 200 students with the highest make it in. Unfortunately, when it came time for me to apply to upper division my GPA was not in the top 200, with the cut-off at 3.7. Since I did not make it in, I had three options: wait another year and reapply, change my major, or transfer somewhere else. After speaking with my advisor we decided it was best for me to transfer, and the world wind journey began....
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...distinct impact on the care provided. As the frontline care givers, the nursing staff must face ethical situations in their practice on a daily basis. The American Nurses Association (ANA) developed a code of ethics for nurses as a framework to provide quality nursing care while upholding the ethical standards of the nursing profession (American Nurses Association, 2014). This paper will discuss the author’s professional moral compass with regards to personal, cultural and spiritual values. This author, like many nurses, went into the nursing field with the purpose of contributing to society and giving back to the community. A personal desire to truly make a difference in someone’s life was a driving force in pursuing a career in nursing. This nursing aspiration had been cultivated through a lifetime of experiences, beginning with cultural values at a young age. Having been born and raised in a large, poor, Italian family, the author learned firsthand the importance of caring for and looking after those in need. A Catholic upbringing served as the foundation of the author’s spiritual values, particularly living by the well-known verse which reads, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them” (Bible verses: Matthew 7:12, n.d. ). In short, treat people the way you would like to be treated. Even after ten years, these values continue to mold the author’s nursing career by caring for patients as if they were family members and giving...
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...Graduate Study Challenges and Strategies for Personal Success The decision to enter graduate school has been years in the making. Choosing to take time from my family to return to school is a difficult decision. Just as employers need employee buy in for successful performance. I too had to buy into the decision to enter the master's program. Health care is always evolving with information and advancements in various realms of the health care industry. Nurses are challenged to stay current by continually learning and advancing their skills (Houston, 2012). My purpose for pursuing a graduate degree is to grow as an individual and a professional. In three years, my employment status will likely change and acquiring a master's degree will open the job market. My professional goal is to work on the technical side of health care, perhaps writing my own ticket, while continuing working from my home office. Obtaining a master's degree will provide me with an edge in the job market. One of my biggest challenges of entering the master's program is pushing past the fear of committing to a two year program. Feeling at peace with my decision includes answering questions and addressing concerns. My concerns are performing to the best of my abilities and meeting deadlines, putting in the time for studying and writing papers, dealing with what seems like never-ending student loans again, and receiving a valuable return on investment. These concerns plus more fill my thoughts. My current...
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...MIT Essays: • We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it.(100 words) Revised (Version 4: 96 Words): Trudging through the two-feet of muck and mire, I felt the 40 kilos of my camping gear all the more. Mosquitoes, sweat, and humidity coated me above the knee, while below collected a thick layer of solidifying mud. This was bliss. This was Winnebago, Wisconsin: no suburban sprawl, no concrete monoliths, only the sway of windswept trees and the sound of the water, occasionally complemented by the rapid chatter of sedge wrens. As I rose from the water and turned in a complete circle, I was at a loss, but not lost. Again, this was bliss. • Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why?(100 words) Revised (Version 5: 100 Words): I am fascinated by nature and all that modern society has created. Both “worlds” are complex systems, which I believe contain a symmetry and beauty best described, simplified and understood through the lenses of physics and applied maths. These subjects’ descriptive, computational approaches to problem solving in “any world” have and will offer me the tools to do what I already love doing, finding connections between seemingly disparate frames of reference, and then navigating the shortest path(s) between the frames. MIT recognizes and even encourages the flexible, cross-disciplinary...
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...Chapter I The Problem and Its Background Introduction Nursing involves specialized skills and application of knowledge based on education that has both theoretical and clinical components. Nursing upholds standards set forth by professional organizations and follows an established code of ethics. The concerns of nursing focus on human responses to actual or potential health problems and are increasingly focus on wellness, an area of caring that encompasses nursing’s unique knowledge and abilities. Nursing is rich in tradition, which is used to develop and redefine both the art and science of nursing. Furthermore, nursing is increasingly being recognized as scholarly with academic qualifications, research, and publication specific to nursing is increasingly becoming more widely accepted and respected. Background of the Study One of the major issues in nursing currently involves nursing education. Nursing profession provides a single route for the educational preparation of its practitioners. However, the development of nursing as a profession has resulted in three major educational routes that prepare graduates to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nursing. The three traditional educational avenues that prepare men and women for registered nursing are hospital-based diploma programs, 2-year associate degree programs (primarily found at junior and community colleges), and baccalaureate programs (offered at 4-year colleges...
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...strategies to face these challenges is crucial for my success. I gained significant experience in both my academic and professional career over the years. I realize that I have the determination to accomplish goals and the necessary means to envision success. I have a variety of reasons I chose to pursue graduate study, both personal, and professional. Personally, I want to teach my children the importance of education in one’s life and to inspire them to aim for academic excellence. Professionally, I am very passionate about Nursing and about improving the quality of care given to patients. My ultimate goal is to influence change in the health care field as an educator or as an administrator. I want to inspire others to be excited with Nursing and be more involved in creating best practices that affects health care. I also want to ensure that I am more marketable to advance in my career. Graduate study paves the way toward the realization of these aspirations. Three Challenges that I will face in Meeting my Goals Just like any endeavor, the decision to attend a graduate program did not come without difficulty. Kramer L. (2007) mentioned the cost of higher education, time constraints, and acquiring skills necessary to succeed in graduate study, as challenges that students need to face. Financial Aid Availability A study conducted by Bain, Fedynich, and Knight (2009), suggested that graduate students...
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...The Future of Nursing Grand Canyon University; NRS 430: Professional Dynamics Josh Lake April 26, 2013 The Future of Nursing Introduction The United States is facing the largest health care reform in recent history. Nursing, along with other disciplines, will be at the fore front of this enormous transition. Up to this point nursing has played an essential role in the delivery and management of care. To continue to play a pivotal role nursing must elevate its practice to meet the needs of an ever changing health care delivery system. Advances in nursing practice will aide in changing and making health care more affordable, safe and effective. This paper will discuss how nursing, as a profession, can rise to the occasion through elevation of education, primary care practice, and leadership as outlined in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report: The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. This paper will also discuss how the author will alter personal practice to meet the goals of the IOM report. Education Advancement The Need for Advancement Since its inauguration nursing education has progressed and reformed to meet the needs of the client and the health care delivery system of the time. Issues in health care have influenced the role of education in preparing nurses to deliver safe and effective care and advocate for their patients. Nursing shortages have prompted multiple levels of education for entry level nurses. There are three pathways that have...
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...Emerging Standards of Care NUR 531 Emerging Standards of Care The impact of the varying demographics and the emergent multicultural humanity emphasizes the significance of cultural competence for the provision of quality care in this diverse society. Identifying and comprehending the beliefs, customs, practices, and values of a culture is essential for nurses and health care providers. Beyond the racial and ethnic group, classification that usually comes to mind with discussion of cultural diversity, other types of cultural diversity such as gender and organization affiliation warrants attention. This paper will discuss cultural competence in home health care/hospice, the people that receive service and issues of community vulnerability. Exploration of standards of cultural competence, potential impacts of delivery of care, and possible solutions to implement where standards are not being met will emerge. Cultural Competence According to Freidman, Bowden, and Jones (2003), people view culture as a model for our way of living, behaving, living, and feeling. An association between culture and heath practices is existent. In fact, culture is the most influential factor in determining health behaviors and beliefs (Campinha-Bacote, 2003). Cultural competence involves being aware of, and conversant on, and sensitive to the diverse cultures that exist in the population. Health care providers should not only embrace cultural diversity but must also strive for cultural...
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...Estelle Massey Riddle Osborne: A Nurse Leader in Diversity Excelsior College July 31, 2012 Excelsior College, Liberty University, Old Dominion University, St. Joseph’s College are all colleges that offer baccalaureate degrees for nursing. These are only a few of the thousands of programs that are currently available either on campus or on-line to men and women of every race. This was not always the case. During the Civil War, black codes were in place in both the north and the south. These black codes were designed to hinder the progress of blacks and to limit access to institutions of learning and employment opportunities (NBNA, 2012).By 1900, of the four hundred thirty two schools that were open to women in the United States; only ten were open to blacks. For over forty-three years, Estelle Massey Riddle Osborne fought to eliminate discrimination and was relentless in her actions to assure future blacks had opportunities to obtain higher levels of education, be employed in higher supervisor positions in nursing, and be accepted and welcomed in professional nursing organizations (Grime, 2003). In the journal article, Great black nurses: Estelle Massey Osborne, the author Marie O. Pitts (2002) speaks of Osborne’s exceptional journey. Estelle was born May 3, 1901 in Palestine, Texas. She was one of eleven children. Her father was a handyman and her mother was a homemaker. Even though her parents did not have professional careers, they were the most knowledgeable...
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...leader profile from my workplace will be developed and described using transformational theory, as this is the most adequate theory to describe the performance, effectiveness and styles used by the leader to achieve the objectives and goals in my workplace. Moreover, the nature of the leader’s role and achievement utilising the theory will be analysed. In addition, transformational theory will be defined and analysed based on different explanations. Leadership Leadership is one of the most essential criteria of the nurse manager. It is the process of interaction between the leader and the other staff, influencing them toward workplace goals achievement (Yukl, 1998). Leadership is the ability to provide direction toward preferred future aspirations and aligns the followers toward goals achievement (Kelly-Heidenthal, 2004). Moreover, leadership is viewed as a dynamic interactive process that involves various dimensions, including planning, organising, directing and controlling. The activities of an organised group can be influenced by a process in which the efforts to achieve the goals and tasks are managed by leadership (Roussel, Russell & Swansburg, 2006). Leadership is also defined as inducing individuals or a group to take an action in accordance with the purpose of the leader. Moreover, Roussel, Russell and Swansburg (2006) correctly pointed out that leadership can be explained as a group of individuals who have been inspired by a person to work together toward achieving common...
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...from my workplace will be developed and described using transformational theory, as this is the most adequate theory to describe the performance, effectiveness and styles used by the leader to achieve the objectives and goals in my workplace. Moreover, the nature of the leader’s role and achievement utilising the theory will be analysed. In addition, transformational theory will be defined and analysed based on different explanations. Leadership Leadership is one of the most essential criteria of the nurse manager. It is the process of interaction between the leader and the other staff, influencing them toward workplace goals achievement (Yukl, 1998). Leadership is the ability to provide direction toward preferred future aspirations and aligns the followers toward goals achievement (Kelly-Heidenthal, 2004). Moreover, leadership is viewed as a dynamic interactive process that involves various dimensions, including planning, organising, directing and controlling. The activities of an organised group can be influenced by a process in which the efforts to achieve the goals and tasks are managed by leadership (Roussel, Russell & Swansburg, 2006). Leadership is also defined as inducing individuals or a group to take an action in accordance with the purpose of the leader. Moreover, Roussel, Russell and Swansburg (2006) correctly pointed out that leadership can be explained as a group of individuals who have been inspired by a person to work together toward achieving...
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...Professional Presence and Influence Julie Palmer Western Governors Professional Presence and Influence The profession of nursing can be looked at as having its own culture, complete with its own customs and rites. Nursing today is offered by practitioners with a bias for the rigors of science, the aesthetics of artistic expression, and the meaning of spiritual orientation (Koerner, 2011). As nurses it is important for us to understand who we are and how our behavior affects others. By focusing on our professional presence and mindfulness we can create a plan that will have both professional and personal applications. Models of Health and Healing Within the modern world of medicine, there are many different views and theories of nursing practice and nursing models. One such theorist is noted physician Larry Dossey, using his background as an internist Dr. Dossey noted the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare (Dossey, 2015). Using this knowledge, Dr. Dossey identified three eras that provide a framework for the medicine operational in the Western world today (Koerner, 2011). The three Eras are: Era I, mechanistic medicine, Era II, body/mind and Era III, Body/Mind/Spirit. Of the three theories, the biggest difference can be seen between the first and second Era. In Era I which began around the 1860’s the focus is on the physical being, health and illness are completely physical in nature, with a person’s consciousness being a by-product of the...
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...SURGICAL NURSING Making patients better: a qualitative descriptive study of registered nurses’ reasons for working in surgical areas Carolyn Mackintosh BA, MSc, RGN, Pg Dip, PhD Senior Lecturer, Division of Nursing, University of Bradford, Unity Building, Trinity Road, Bradford, UK Submitted for publication: 13 May 2005 Accepted for publication: 16 December 2005 Correspondence: Carolyn Mackintosh Division of Nursing University of Bradford Unity Building Trinity Road Bradford BD5 0BB UK Telephone: þ44 1274 236546 E-mail: c.mackintosh@bradford.ac.uk M A C K I N T O S H C ( 2 0 0 7 ) Journal of Clinical Nursing 16, 1134–1140 Making patients better: a qualitative descriptive study of registered nurses’ reasons for working in surgical areas Aims. To explore the reasons and motivation identified by qualified nurses for working within the surgical area. Background. Little is known about the career decisions qualified nurses make, although it is clear that some areas of practice are more popular than others. This qualitative descriptive study considers one common area, surgery, and explores the motivation for decisions made by Registered Nurses (RNs) to work in this area. Method. A sample of 16 RNs working within surgical areas participated in semistructured interviews, using a thematic interview schedule. Findings were analysed using the framework suggested by Morse and Field. Results. Analysis of findings indicates that all participants actively...
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